Financial Aid
Financial Aid Applications
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The Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) is for students that are US Citizens or Residents. Everybody, regardless of family income should submit an application. The application OPENS in October. Be sure to submit your application by the March 2nd priority deadline EVERY year!
What you'll need when filling out the application:
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The California Dream Act (CADAA) allows undocumented and nonresident students (U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens) who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
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Completed FASFA/CADAA - Now what?
You need to create a WebGrants 4 students account!
A WebGrants 4 Students account is a secure online portal managed by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) that allows California students to view and manage their state financial aid, such as Cal Grant and Chafee funds. Students can use their account to check their award status, update demographic information, confirm their college of attendance, and make changes like school changes or requesting a leave of absence. You must complete a FAFSA or California DREAM Act application before you can create a WebGrants account.
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Veteran Dependents benefits:
The CalVet Fee Waiver specifically waives tuition and mandatory campus fees for eligible dependents at California public schools.
The CalVet Fee Waiver specifically waives tuition and mandatory campus fees for eligible dependents at California public schools.
The VA's Chapter 35 benefit provides a monthly stipend to eligible dependents and spouses of certain veterans, which can be used for tuition. It is paid directly to the student, not the school. How high the stipend is depends on how many college credits are taken within the semester. It does not pay a stipend in months when school is not is session.
You generally cannot use both benefits (CalVet Waiver & Chapter 35) for the same purpose.
With the exception of:
You generally cannot use both benefits (CalVet Waiver & Chapter 35) for the same purpose.
With the exception of:
- Under CalVet Plan B, which requires a service-connected disability, or
- Plan D, children of Medal of Honor recipients under the age of 27 may qualify.
A dependent can receive both benefits, the CalVet waiver covering tuition and the Chapter 35 benefit providing a living allowance.
Financial Aid Programs for First Responders & Family
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD) provides a need-based educational grant to dependents and spouses of California peace officers, firefighters, law enforcement, and Department of Corrections employees who lost their lives or were totally disabled in the line of duty. This is a seperate additional application to the FASFA/CADAA.
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD) provides a need-based educational grant to dependents and spouses of California peace officers, firefighters, law enforcement, and Department of Corrections employees who lost their lives or were totally disabled in the line of duty. This is a seperate additional application to the FASFA/CADAA.
Click on the link above (button) to find out more information and other resources for First Responders, such as the Alan Pattee Scholarship Act and the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act.
Students who are in foster care for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18 may qualify for additional financial aid. These students can apply for the Chafee Grant for Foster Youth using the Chafee application. This is a one time seperate additional application to the FAFSA/CADAA.
This grant is up to $5,000 per academic year for up to 5 years, to help cover the costs of attending college including tuition, books, rent, food, and transportation. The Chafee Grant can be used at California schools or taken to another state. It’s one of the only grants in California that can be taken to another state.
The California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Program provides financial assistance to eligible California Dream Act Application (CADAA) students who complete community or volunteer service. This program supports students in gaining valuable, hands on experience while earning additional financial aid.
This is an additional application to the CADAA.
This is an additional application to the CADAA.